The original recipe called for a cup of pecans and no Apple. I didn’t have pecans so so used walnuts and I had an apple I needed to use. So go for it. It’s quick and easy! Sometimes I measure out my ingredients the night before and then in the morning I can throw it all together and bake while I finish getting ready. Remember to set a timer so you don’t get distracted and let them burn! That would be too sad! Ha